The photography displayed below are of Helheim Glacier in Greenland. These photographs are taken at approximately the same time during the year in 2001, 2003, and 2005. The photographs illustrates the glacier moving towards the end of a river. It may seem that the glaciers are growing, but they are actually shrinking. Due to the melting of the glacier, the glacier is able to move downstream. As long as the thickness of the glacier and the depth of the water allow the ice to remain grounded, it stays intact (Howat). This photograph provides proof that the earth is experiencing drastic changers. Water levels are rising, and the temperature of the bodies of water on earth are increasing.
"Retreat of the Helheim Glacier, Greenland : Image of the Day." NASA Earth Observatory : Home. Web. 19 Feb. 2012. <http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/IOTD/view.php?id=6207>.
Melting glaciers present so many environmental problems. For one thing, it destroys the habitats of many animals and can push a species into extinction. Glacial melt also causes the water level to rise, which can result in flooding in areas that have a low elevation. Marko's picture shows just how fast glaciers can melt.
ReplyDeleteMelting glaciers are a huge environmental problem. The melting glaciers will have huge negative impacts on the environment. These pictures are a huge eye opener to the fate of the world.
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